Chapter 142: Chapter 144

Patricia was beautiful. In fact, she was the most beautiful woman he had ever seen. The sight of her

alone cleansed his soul and made it still.

It was already eleven when the fireworks were done, and the kids were already woozy. Patricia took

them into the room and put them to bed. Isaac was sitting outside, holding a cigarette between his

fingers. The mountain was silent, save for the occasional laughters from the hot springs on the

mountain across from them.

Liam stayed with him. He was staring into the night sky.

Isaac suddenly asked, “Liam, which comes first? Love, or family?” He wanted to marry her, even if she

did have children of her own. He did not mind, but his grandfather could pass away at any moment. He

could never go against his grandfather’s wishes, so he was in a dilemma. He wanted to make her

happy, but he could not marry her for now.

Liam thought this was a tough question to answer. He said, “Family, I think.” You can change your

partners, but you can’t change your family. Blood is blood no matter what.

Isaac took a drag of his cigarette and said nothing.

Liam looked at him. He could feel that his boss was upset, but he had no idea what Isaac had in mind,

so he did not ask.

……

…

They came back to town the next day, and the SUV stopped at Snowflake Lane. Liam opened the door

for them. Scott got out first, then he helped Sylvie out. Stellan was the last of the kids to get out of the

car, then Patricia followed him.

Isaac was in the second row’s window seat. He rolled the window down, revealing his beautiful profile.

Patricia said, “Thanks for the trip, Mr. Arnold.”

The kids said, “Thank you, Mr. Arnold!”

Isaac looked at them. He said calmly, “You’re welcome. I’d be happy enough if you work harder for me,

Miss Aniston.”

He means the sweater. Patricia nodded. “I understand, sir. Goodbye.”

The SUV drove off. The kids went into the house, but when Patricia tried to go inside, Gus came to her.

“Are you gonna pay us back soon, Tricia? It’s been a couple of weeks. My boss wants the money

soon.”

Patricia apologized, “Sorry, Gus. I’ll see if she has sold her house. We’ll give you the money if she has.”

Gus looked a little upset. “Tricia, the interest is gonna pile up if you don’t pay us back on time.”

Patricia knew that too. “We’ll give you the money before the week is out.”

Gus heaved a sigh of relief. “I’ll tell my boss you said so. Don’t forget about that.”

Patricia thanked him profusely, “Thank you, Gus.”

She went back home and texted Darcie, ‘Have you sold your house, Darcie? They want the money

ASAP. We’ll have to pay it all back by the weekend.’

Darcie did not text back. She’s probably sleeping. I shouldn’t disturb her. She changed into new

clothes. Patricia wore a black suit, short skirt, fishnet stockings, and black boots. She stood in front of

the mirror and looked at herself. Wow, I look younger than I am.

Scott came into her room. “Don’t forget that class starts today, Mommy.”

Patricia slung her bag over her shoulder and went to her son. “And I’m going right now. I won’t let you

down.”

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